Exam 1 Flashcards
1
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The study of matter
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Chemistry
2
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anything that occupies space and has mass
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Matter
3
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An assumption that is proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true
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Hypothesis
4
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Summarizes past observations and predicts future ones
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Scientific law
5
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provides a broader and deeper explanation for observations and laws; predicts behavior that extends well beyond observations and laws
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Theory
6
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A process used to learn through observation and experimentation
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Scientific method
7
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What are the steps of the scientific method?
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Making observations, formulating hypotheses, performing experiments, analyzing results, drawing conclusions
8
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What is the scientific method used for?
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to develop and test hypotheses, theories, and laws
